In a world that often feels mundane, there are always stories that pop up and remind us just how bizarre and wonderful life can be. This week's weird news is no exception, featuring a collection of tales that sound more like fiction than fact. So grab a cup of tea and get ready to be baffled by the unbelievable.
The Case of the Crying Woman That Was Actually a Goat
First up, a story from the Metro that proves not everything is as it seems. Police were dispatched to a scene after receiving calls about a "screaming woman" in distress. The officers, no doubt prepared for a worst-case scenario, followed the sound to its source. The culprit? A noisy goat named Simon. As anyone who has spent time around goats can attest, their bleating can sometimes sound eerily human. This particular goat, however, has a vocal range that's apparently unnervingly close to a person in peril. Case closed, no person in distress, just a very vocal goat named Simon.
New BBC Show Puts Comedians in Haunted Places
For fans of the paranormal, the BBC has a treat in store. The stars of the hit comedy This Country, Charlie and Daisy May Cooper, are set to front a new six-part ghost-hunting series called Nightwatch. The show will see the siblings locked in some of the UK's most reputedly haunted locations, including historic castles and abandoned Victorian prisons. The Coopers, who have a shared passion for the paranormal, will be left to their own devices from dusk until dawn, with a countdown clock to the morning. It promises to be a mix of spooky and hilarious, a perfect combination for a chilly autumn night in.
The Miracle Tree of Bolivia
Some stories just seem to have a life of their own. Ten years ago, a massive pine tree in a public cemetery in Bolivia was struck by lightning. While you might expect that to be the end of the tree, it was just the beginning of its story. Now, it's known as the "miracle tree," attracting devotees from all over the country. They believe the tree bestows good fortune and psychic powers. Pilgrims leave offerings and stuff handwritten wishes into its bark. The most incredible part? One man, Ricardo Kespi, claims he was taking shelter under the tree when the lightning struck, and it gave him psychic abilities.
Revenge Is a Dish Best Served... As Ashes?
In a truly shocking act of revenge, a woman discovered her late husband had been unfaithful and had a secret sordid past.Her form of "revenge" was something you'd never expect. According to a story in The Sun, the woman mixed some of his ashes with her dog's faeces and, in an even more bizarre turn, ate some of the ashes herself. She has since written a memoir titled, "The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards," explaining her actions. It's a dark and twisted tale that shows just how far grief and betrayal can push a person.
A Woman Sells Her Soul for a Doll Collection
Finally, in a story that sounds like it was ripped from the pages of a fantasy novel, a young Russian woman has sold her soul. According to Oddity Central, a marketing expert offered to pay 100,000 rubles to anyone who would sign a contract to sell their soul with their own blood. While it was intended as a joke, a 26-year-old woman accepted the offer. Her purchases with the money? A collection of bizarre, demonic-looking dolls known as "Labubu dolls" and a concert ticket. While the contract has no legal weight, it certainly makes for a chilling and unforgettable story.
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